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September 12, 2022 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll care about. Improve your recommendations by letting us know what you're interested in. CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY As Harvard Makes Amends for Its Ties to Slavery, Descendants Ask, What Is Owed? Democrats' Midterm Dilemma: How to Back Biden, Yet Shun Him, Too A Plan to Push Cars Out of Manhattan Could Make the Bronx's Air Dirtier In New Hampshire, an Intraparty G.O.P. Fight for the Senate Intensifies Store Shelves Are No Longer Bare, but Baby Formula Remains in Short Supply Go to homepage FROM OPINION Maureen Dowd Charles in Charge No more women reign over the new king. Ezra Klein All Biden Has to Do Now Is Change the Way We Live The president's legacy — and our climate future — will turn on what actually gets built, and how fast. The Editorial Board Censorship Is the Refuge of the Weak Republicans across the country are trying to use the power of the state to restrict speech. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS After a Legal Fight, Oberlin Says It Will Pay $36.59 Million to a Local Bakery Gibson's Bakery said the liberal arts college had falsely accused it of racism after a Black student was caught shoplifting. What We Learned From Week 1 of the N.F.L. Season The Steelers defense returned to form and A.J. Brown gave the Eagles the receiving target it has lacked as the N.F.L. wobbled in the first week of the regular season. At Corporate Pep Rally, Disney C.E.O. Pitches Warmer, Fuzzier Side At this weekend's D23 Expo in California, Bob Chapek worked to rebrand himself after a difficult start to his tenure. Yes, the Polling Warning Signs Are Flashing Again Democrats are polling well in exactly the places where surveys missed most in 2020. Carlos Alcaraz Wins U.S. Open Men's Singles Title, and Becomes No. 1 Alcaraz, the 19-year-old Spanish sensation, beat Casper Ruud of Norway in four sets to capture his first Grand Slam championship and take the top spot in the ATP world rankings. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Trump Asks Judge to Keep Blocking F.B.I. From Working With Seized Classified Files It was the latest salvo in a court fight over a special master, which has stalled an investigation into the former president's hoarding of government documents. $5 Million Homes in California A 2017 residence near Manhattan Beach Pier, a rustic beach house in Bolinas and a four-bedroom condominium in an Edwardian building in San Francisco. The Cowboy and the Queen A renowned American horse trainer described his three-decade-long friendship with Queen Elizabeth II, and the time she called him, unexpectedly, at 2:30 a.m. What's on TV This Week: 'Atlanta' and Fall Previews FX airs the start of the fourth season of the Emmy- winning show. ABC shares its fall previews. 'Very Dire': Devastated by Floods, Pakistan Faces Looming Food Crisis The flooding has crippled Pakistan's agricultural sector, battering the country as it reels from an economic crisis and double-digit inflation that has sent the price of basics soaring. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. See all our games THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you.   CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018